Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak
2 years, 1 month ago

Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

As Rishi Sunak takes over as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister on October 25, 2022, there is renewed hope that the India-UK free trade agreement will get a much-needed impetus after the Diwali deadline for draft completion was missed amid political turmoil in the U.K. “I’m very supportive of India playing an increasingly influential role in the region, and indeed, in the world as a massive economy and the world's largest democracy and an FTA would prove a greater champion of that cause,” Mr. Sunak told reporters back in July. “An India trade deal could be one of the most ambitious and commercially meaningful deals to the UK,” said Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation. There's an enormous amount of opportunity in India, we also want to make sure that if this living bridge is going to be a real thing, we have got to make it easier for people in the UK to go to India, to study at world class institutions to go work in all these amazing start-ups,” Sunak had said while he was the Finance Minister.

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India-UK FTA talks likely to resume in April-June to resolve pending issues
1 week, 1 day ago

India-UK FTA talks likely to resume in April-June to resolve pending issues

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and the UK are expected to restart talks on their proposed free trade agreement between April and June, the first quarter of the UK’s fiscal year, two people aware of the matter said. However, with the change in leadership in the UK, it is not yet certain that the 14th round of talks, which began in January, …

Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister
1 week, 3 days ago

Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

An early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is necessary to “counter” the global trends of protectionism and transactionalism, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The Hindu during a four-day visit to India. Mr. Rangel visited India during his first trip to Asia, just days after the European Union concluded talks for an FTA with the South American …

India, EU aiming for a mutually beneficial FTA: Piyush Goyal
1 week, 5 days ago

India, EU aiming for a mutually beneficial FTA: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

India and the European Union are working towards a balanced, ambitious, comprehensive and mutually beneficial free trade agreement, said the ministry of commerce and industry in a statement on Thursday. The statement said that while discussing the pact with a European Commission delegation, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal emphasised the need for political direction to achieve a commercially meaningful …

India-UK trade talks to focus on key tariff barriers and emerging sectors
1 month ago

India-UK trade talks to focus on key tariff barriers and emerging sectors

Live Mint  

The India-UK free trade agreement talks that are set to resume in early 2025 will focus on a range of critical areas including market access, regulatory frameworks, and tariff barriers. A successful FTA would facilitate increased trade across sectors like technology, agriculture, and manufacturing, while also deepening diplomatic ties, said Abhash Kumar, assistant professor of economics at Delhi University. India …

India-UK FTA talks: Both sides seek to bridge gaps to close deal expeditiously
1 month ago

India-UK FTA talks: Both sides seek to bridge gaps to close deal expeditiously

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Nov 20 India and the UK would seek to bridge the differences for expeditious conclusion of the proposed free trade agreement as Britain has announced resuming the negotiations early next year, an official statement said on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that trade talks with India will relaunch in the new year, following his bilateral …

FTA, extraditions in focus as PM meets UK’s Starmer
1 month ago

FTA, extraditions in focus as PM meets UK’s Starmer

Hindustan Times  

Resumption of talks for a trade deal and the extradition of fugitive economic offenders figured prominently in talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer on the margins of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Modi also raised the issue of extraditing economic offenders wanted by India with Starmer, and announced that two …

India, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025
1 month ago

India, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025

Hindustan Times  

India and the UK will resume talks on a trade deal early next year to address the remaining issues and finalise a balanced and forward-looking free trade agreement following a pause of several months due to elections in both countries. Modi also raised the issue of extraditing economic offenders wanted by India with Starmer, and announced that two new Indian …

UK's Starmer meets PM Narendra Modi, seeks India trade deal even Rishi Sunak couldn’t pull off
1 month ago

UK's Starmer meets PM Narendra Modi, seeks India trade deal even Rishi Sunak couldn’t pull off

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that his government would restart the trade talks with India following a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi at the G20 summit in Brazil. UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brazil, …

UK and India revive FTA talks after PMs Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi meet at G20 Summit in Rio, ‘step forward…’
1 month ago

UK and India revive FTA talks after PMs Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi meet at G20 Summit in Rio, ‘step forward…’

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that free trade agreement talks with India will restart from 2025, PTI reported. In an official statement from the UK PM's address 10, Downing Street, the country would seek a new strategic partnership with India, including a trade agreement and deep cooperation in areas such as security, education, technology and climate change, the …

UK to relaunch ‘vital’ trade talks with India in early 2025
1 month ago

UK to relaunch ‘vital’ trade talks with India in early 2025

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK is set to relaunch trade talks with India at …

UK minister Catherine West reiterates commitment to deepen ties with India
1 month ago

UK minister Catherine West reiterates commitment to deepen ties with India

Hindustan Times  

The climate crisis, technology, and health are on the agenda for the UK minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West’s visit to India this week, and she will push efforts to negotiate a mutually beneficial free trade agreement. During a meeting at the external affairs ministry, West will reinforce the UK’s “commitment to a stronger partnership and the importance of the …

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track
1 month, 1 week ago

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Negotiations for all the proposed free trade agreements or FTA, including those with the UK and European Union, are progressing as per the schedule. In the coming weeks, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the commerce secretary and the Director-General of the European Union to take stock of the negotiations for the proposed trade agreement with the European …

Trump victory may pave way for talks on India-US free trade agreement
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump victory may pave way for talks on India-US free trade agreement

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Donald Trump's re-election as the 47th President of the US has raised expectations about the resumption of some partnerships which were paused during President Joe Biden's term. This includes the possibility of an India-US Free Trade Agreement. "President Trump's comeback to power could lead to India-US FTA negotiations which will provide both sides with greater market access," former …

India committed to Free Trade Agreement with the U.K., says Modi
5 months ago

India committed to Free Trade Agreement with the U.K., says Modi

The Hindu  

India is committed to concluding a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, after meeting the visiting Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy — the highest ranking official from the United Kingdom to visit India since the Labour party won a landslide victory in the recent election. Mr. …

India-UK FTA negotiations is floor not ceiling of our ambitions: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy
5 months ago

India-UK FTA negotiations is floor not ceiling of our ambitions: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy

The Hindu  

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, began a two-day visit to India to galvanise negotiations for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement and reset the overall bilateral partnership in crucial areas such as clean energy, new technologies and security. The British foreign secretary's visit to New Delhi is the first high-level engagement between India and the UK …

UK foreign secretary David Lammy to visit India, FTA to top agenda
5 months ago

UK foreign secretary David Lammy to visit India, FTA to top agenda

Hindustan Times  

As India and the UK prepare for a visit by British foreign secretary David Lammy to New Delhi this week, negotiations for a bilateral trade deal could be prolonged as Britain’s new Labour Party government is expected to reopen certain key issues, people familiar with the matter said. The negotiations for the FTA could be prolonged as the new UK …

India-UK ties: Dump the old baggage and focus on trade and multilateralism
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India-UK ties: Dump the old baggage and focus on trade and multilateralism

Live Mint  

Keir Starmer finally has the mandate and credentials to shake off the historical burden which has dogged ties between India and Britain’s Labour Party since the 1930s, a long arc that began with the jaundiced view taken of Mahatma Gandhi by Ramsay MacDonald, Labour’s first elected prime minister, and terminated in former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s apparent positions on Indian …

India, U.K. to hold next round of talks on proposed trade agreement in July
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, U.K. to hold next round of talks on proposed trade agreement in July

The Hindu  

With the new government taking charge in Britain, senior officials of India and the U.K. will hold the next round of talks this month for the proposed free trade agreement to resolve the pending issues and close the negotiations, an official said. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT and healthcare in …

India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official

India TV News  

New Delhi: With the new government taking charge in Britain, senior officials of India and the UK will hold the next round of talks this month for the proposed free trade agreement to resolve the pending issues and close the negotiations, an official told news agency PTI. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors …

PM Modi speaks to UK counterpart Starmer, both agree to work for early free trade agreement
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to UK counterpart Starmer, both agree to work for early free trade agreement

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Saturday, spoke with the newly elected British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer and invited him to visit India, spoke about early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement. We remain committed to deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and robust India-UK economic ties for progress and prosperity of our peoples and global good," said PM Modi. …

New British PM likely to forge stronger ties with India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

New British PM likely to forge stronger ties with India

Hindustan Times  

With Britain’s voters handing a landslide victory to the Labour Party, the new government headed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer could be better placed to take forward a trade deal and forge stronger ties with India, despite irritants of the past. “Labour’s leadership made an effort to court India even before the elections was called by Sunak, sending key leaders …

UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?

India TV News  

London: The United Kingdom has moved into its final phase of campaigning ahead of the national elections scheduled for Thursday in a high-stakes contest between the Conservative and the Labour Party, with the Rishi Sunak-led party predicted to be ousted from power after 14 years. India-UK FTA talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sunak, along with the delegations from the …

UK Minister's message to India: 'Many Diwalis come and gone without free trade deal, let's get it done'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

UK Minister's message to India: 'Many Diwalis come and gone without free trade deal, let's get it done'

India TV News  

London: UK Shadow Foreign Secretary and Labour Party leader, David Lammy, affirmed a strong commitment to signing a free trade agreement with India and stressed strengthening the Strategic Partnership between New Delhi and London. Stating that "many Diwalis" have passed without a trade deal, the UK shadow secretary called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to …

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak assess India-UK free trade pact talks on G7 Summit sidelines
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak assess India-UK free trade pact talks on G7 Summit sidelines

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Friday assessed the implementation of Roadmap 2030, which envisages boosting cooperation in areas such as trade and defence, and negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia on Friday. …

India Looking To Sign FTA With Oman As PM Modi Begins Third Term In Office: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

India Looking To Sign FTA With Oman As PM Modi Begins Third Term In Office: Report

ABP News  

India is reportedly planning to sign a free trade agreement with Oman within the first 100 days of PM Narendra Modi’s third term in office. Media reports said that India and the Sultanate of Oman almost reached a conclusion on negotiations during the Indian PM’s second tenure, however, the deal couldn’t be inked owing to the model code of conduct …

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue
7 months ago

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue

The Hindu  

India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement at the annual U.K.-India Strategic Dialogue in London, as the two sides reflected the "good progress" on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review. “The two reflected on good progress on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review, noting key areas where the UK and …

India, UK note 'good progress' on 2030 Roadmap, reaffirm FTA commitment
7 months ago

India, UK note 'good progress' on 2030 Roadmap, reaffirm FTA commitment

India TV News  

London: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who was on an official two-day to the United Kingdom, took part in the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue with his counterpart, Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where they discussed the "good progress" made in the 2030 Roadmap between the two countries. “The two reflected on good progress on …

Mobility issues, carbon tax exemption, and visas key issues in trade talks between India and the UK
8 months ago

Mobility issues, carbon tax exemption, and visas key issues in trade talks between India and the UK

Live Mint  

The UK is unlikely to accept an Indian request to be exempted from a proposed carbon tax, a British daily reported, even as a four-member team of senior commerce ministry officials from New Delhi continued talks in London to try and iron out unresolved issues holding back a free trade agreement. The team, which left for the UK on 16 …

FTA ‘possible’ before India elections, says U.K. Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FTA ‘possible’ before India elections, says U.K. Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch

The Hindu  

A trade deal being negotiated with India is "possible" to be concluded before a general election in the country but Britain does not want to use that as a deadline, U.K. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch has said. The Minister in charge of signing off on the free trade agreement, now in its 14th round of …

Ideas of India 3.0: India, UK Can Secure A Mutually Beneficial Trade Deal, Says British Politician Suella Braverman
10 months ago

Ideas of India 3.0: India, UK Can Secure A Mutually Beneficial Trade Deal, Says British Politician Suella Braverman

ABP News  

British politician and member of the Parliament, Suella Braverman, said on Saturday that India and the UK have an opportunity to collaborate and work together on the world stage. That is why the post-Brexit UK heralds a great opportunity for a UK-India trade deal, the works for both our nations to double the trade to potentially 86 billion pounds, doubling …

India's Trade Deals With Oman, UK, EFTA Bloc Reflect Worldwide Economic Integration: GTRI
10 months ago

India's Trade Deals With Oman, UK, EFTA Bloc Reflect Worldwide Economic Integration: GTRI

ABP News  

The successful finalisation of India's proposed trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and the four-nation bloc EFTA in Europe will underscore its dedication to trade liberalisation and economic integration. The report further highlighted that the three agreements with the UK, Oman, and the European Free Trade Association indicate a transition in India's preference for trade alliances from east to west. …

Indian official delegation heads for London for FTA talks
10 months ago

Indian official delegation heads for London for FTA talks

Hindustan Times  

The chief negotiators of both the countries would hold negotiations on different issues such as goods, services, and rules of origin. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT and healthcare in the UK market, besides market access for several goods at nil customs duty. On the other hand, the UK is seeking …

India-UK free trade agreement talks in advanced stage: Commerce secretary
10 months, 1 week ago

India-UK free trade agreement talks in advanced stage: Commerce secretary

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Negotiations between India and the United Kingdom for the proposed free trade agreement are at an advanced stage, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said Thursday adding that the deliberations are taking time as India wants to protect its interest. “India should commercially gain out of it and we should be able to safeguard the interest of our farmers, production …

India-UK FTA: British delegation to arrive Monday for concluding round of talks
11 months ago

India-UK FTA: British delegation to arrive Monday for concluding round of talks

Live Mint  

A delegation from the United Kingdom will arrive in India on 22 January to discuss remaining aspects of the free-trade agreement negotiations between the two countries, said two people aware of the matter. A majority of the issues in the proposed FTA between India and the UK are either finalised or at an advanced stage of talks, said one of …

Majority of India-U.K. FTA issues either closed or at advanced stage of talks: official
11 months, 1 week ago

Majority of India-U.K. FTA issues either closed or at advanced stage of talks: official

The Hindu  

Majority of the issues in the proposed free trade agreement between India and the U.K. are either finalised or at an advanced stage of talks, a government official said on January 15. On the progress on the proposed trade deal between India and the European Union, he said the seventh round of talks will be held from February 19-23 here. …

India-UK FTA negotiations could be brought to successful conclusion soon: Sunak tells Rajnath Singh
11 months, 1 week ago

India-UK FTA negotiations could be brought to successful conclusion soon: Sunak tells Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met in London, during which the British leader expressed hope that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations could be brought to a “successful conclusion soon”. Sunak also underlined his and his government’s keenness to strengthen the defence and security pillar of the bilateral relationship, including through Government backing for …

Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street, London on Wednesday and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues. The Defence Minister and Sunak also agreed on the need for the two nations to work together in trade, defence and technology sectors, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. In particular, …

Trade push to top agenda of Katherine Tai’s 3-day visit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trade push to top agenda of Katherine Tai’s 3-day visit

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and the US will discuss ways to boost bilateral trade during US Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s three-day India visit starting January 12, two officials said. Merchandise trade between the two countries fell by 9% to $79.28 billion in the first eight months The US is concerned about a widening of its trade deficit with India as the …

'Nobody asks why isn't UK quickly signing up?', Jaishankar over delay in signing India-UK FTA
1 year ago

'Nobody asks why isn't UK quickly signing up?', Jaishankar over delay in signing India-UK FTA

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has taken strong objection to those criticising New Delhi for delays in firming up the proposed free trade agreement with the UK and said careful scrutiny is required as such pacts could impact the livelihoods of people. "I hear this naysayers' narrative coming back -- why isn't India quickly signing up with the UK? FTA …

14th round of India-UK FTA dialogues to start in January
1 year ago

14th round of India-UK FTA dialogues to start in January

Live Mint  

The fourteenth round of free trade agreement negotiations between India and the UK will start in January 2024, the ministry of commerce and industry said in an official statement on Monday. According to the government, India-UK free trade agreement talks completed 13 rounds of negotiations that took place from 18 September to 15 December. India’s demand for visas for professionals …

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week
1 year ago

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week

The Hindu  

As Trade Ministers from Switzerland and Norway visit Delhi this week, officials say they remain optimistic of reaching an agreement on a trade pact with Nordic countries in the next few months, although several outstanding issues remain and Indian trade negotiators are busy trying to close other FTAs with the U.K. and Australia. Talks about TEPA and a Bilateral Investment …

'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', UK leader describes Free Trade Agreement talks with India
1 year, 1 month ago

'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham', UK leader describes Free Trade Agreement talks with India

India TV News  

The UK's Opposition Leader Keir Starmer has described the ups and downs of the government's negotiations towards a free trade agreement with India as 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and committed the Labour Party to pursuing an "always happy" bilateral relationship. "We will be rebuilding Britain's reputation on the international stage and that means a new strategic partnership with India," said …

India's trade trajectory: FTAs and beyond
1 year, 1 month ago

India's trade trajectory: FTAs and beyond

Live Mint  

India has been refining its global trade strategy, emphasizing a fresh outlook on Free Trade Agreements. India's readiness to face these emerging challenges will determine how well it can fulfil its ambitions of becoming an export-oriented manufacturing hub Not so long ago, India embarked on a journey to strengthen its trade relations with several nations, forging FTAs that promised mutual …

India-U.K. free trade agreement | Next round of talks expected soon
1 year, 1 month ago

India-U.K. free trade agreement | Next round of talks expected soon

The Hindu  

Chief negotiators of India and the U.K. are expected to soon hold next round of talks for the proposed free trade agreement to iron out differences on issues such as automobiles, medical devices, and movement of professionals, an official said. Issues which need resolution include rules of origin; intellectual property rights ; social security agreement; duty concessions on electric vehicles, …

'Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both sides': Jaishankar on India-UK FTA
1 year, 1 month ago

'Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both sides': Jaishankar on India-UK FTA

Firstpost  

“…We are focusing on what is officially called an Enhanced Trade Partnership, in common terms it’s called an FTA… And that is today very much the focus of what the Indian and British systems are negotiating, and we hope we will find a landing point that works for both of us,” said Jaishankar The free trade agreement is a major …

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes both sides will find a workable ’landing point’
1 year, 1 month ago

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes both sides will find a workable ’landing point’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom to give “new impetus to the friendly ties”, Monday said India and Britain are currently focusing on a free trade agreement and hoped that both the countries would find a "landing point" workable for both of them. The Indian foreign minister said the Agenda …

Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to visit India, but many difficult issues remain in FTA: U.K. envoy
1 year, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to visit India, but many difficult issues remain in FTA: U.K. envoy

The Hindu  

Negotiations for a India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement are the main focus of ties between the two countries at present, with several “hard bits” that could need intervention at a “senior level”, the British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis said on November 11, speaking ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to London this week. He added that …

India, UK Trade Ministers Discuss Progress Of Negotiations On Proposed FTA
1 year, 1 month ago

India, UK Trade Ministers Discuss Progress Of Negotiations On Proposed FTA

ABP News  

India and the UK trade ministers on Saturday reviewed the progress of ongoing negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement. Goyal informed via the social media platform, X that he and the UK trade minister ‘discussed the progress of India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations’. Discussed the progress of India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations with @KemiBadenoch, UK's Secretary of State for …

‘Limited benefit for India in trade deal with UK’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Limited benefit for India in trade deal with UK’

Live Mint  

The India-UK free trade agreement is expected to yield only limited benefits for India, as many of its exports to the UK already enjoy low or zero tariffs, a new research report has said. “While textiles, apparel, footwear, agricultural products and certain other items stand to benefit from tariff reductions, substantial growth in Indian exports to the UK will ultimately …

India, UK start weekly FTA negotiations, says official
1 year, 2 months ago

India, UK start weekly FTA negotiations, says official

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and the UK have begun weekly trade negotiations, as both the nations look to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement soonest, India's commerce secretary Sunil Bharthwal said on Friday. This comes amid reports that India and the United Kingdom could sign the proposed FTA by the end of October 2023, with UK prime minister Rishi Sunak …

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